The Inca’s Curse - Ellen Read

Category: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Novel
Language: English
Keywords: 1920's Australia Cosy Mystery Thornton Mysteries

Written by Ellen Read
Read by Sarah Kennedy
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Set in 1928 in Victoria, Australia. The Thornton family made its money in the goldfields during the 1850s and the antiques trade. Their principal home is Thornton Park, a lavish mansion close to Melbourne. They also own a home and a goldmine in Daylesford, where their close friends, the Bassetti family, are part of a thriving Swiss-Italian community.Alexandra Thornton has married Benedict Archer. On their honeymoon in Daylesford, in the heart of Victoria, the first of a string of events occur that lead her and her family into danger.At Daylesford, Alexandra’s pearls are stolen and within days two murders have occurred.Back at Thornton Park, Alexandra discovers a secret compartment in a desk. Inside is a gold and diamond necklace and a letter written by her grandfather, James Thornton. It’s a love letter, Alexandra assumes written to his wife after her death. He claims the necklace is cursed.©2023 Ellen Read (P)2024 Ellen Read